I usually have one writing book in my reading rotation. They vary based on what I need & the state of my writing. My reaction to Pressfield's The War of Art is always the most telling.
As a freelance writer pre-grad school, it resonated deeply. I needed that "get over yourself & get to work" message.
But during other periods, I'm really turned off by it. That usually means I need to slow down, think through tough ideas, and/or seek out guidance.
Here's a quick-ish post on how I'm approaching #AcWriMo this year (with some bonus nerdery about #Obsidian folded in).
It feels quite appropriate to share this as the dusk gathers on Halloween. After all, as @coachgowron might say, what could be more frightening than confronting self doubt & past failures?